Ex*cul"pate (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Exculpated (?), p. pr. & vb. n..
Exculpating (?).] [L. ex out + culpatus, p. p.
of culpare to find fault with, to blame, culpa fault.
See Culpable.] To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to
prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit.
He exculpated himself from being the author of
the heroic epistle.
Mason.
I exculpate him further for his writing against
me.
Milman.
Syn. -- To exonerate; absolve; clear; acquit; excuse;
vindicate; justify.